Veteran Mental Health Resources

Call 988 press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Free, confidential support for veterans and their families in crisis — staffed by trained responders, many of them veterans.

Free, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders. Connects veterans to local resources. Available in English and Spanish, 24/7.

Same-day access for urgent needs. Covers PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and more. Walk in to any VA Medical Center day or night — no appointment needed for urgent care.

Community-based counseling centers offering free individual and group therapy. No VA enrollment required, no discharge status requirement. Also serves families.

Connects veterans and military families with licensed mental health professionals who donate their services. No insurance, no VA enrollment, no discharge requirement. In-person or telehealth.

Up to 30 free therapy sessions for post-9/11 veterans seeking PTSD treatment. Works with over 2,500 clients annually. In-person or telehealth depending on your state.

Network of nonprofit mental health clinics treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Serves post-9/11 veterans and their families. Sliding scale fees — many receive care free.

Free telehealth mental health counseling for veterans and active-duty service members, provided by the nonprofit Stop Soldier Suicide. No insurance required.

Free VA-developed mobile app providing PTSD education, self-assessments, coping tools, and crisis resources. Available 24/7, anonymous, no login required.

VA's resource hub connecting veterans, family members, and friends to mental health support and stories from veterans who've found help. Includes a local resource finder.